-:ABOUT THE BOOK:-

272 BC testtest BHARATHVARSHA, LAIID OF THE ARYAS testtest Samrat Bindusar, son of Chandragupta and the second Samrat Chakravartin of all the Aryas rules over the massive subcontinent from his holy seat in Patliputra. Almost five decades ago, his father had laid the wealth and glory of the past has subsided. testtest As the Samrat’s health continues to decline due to an unknown illness, problems are arising all over his realm. There is infighting and rebellion. No clear successor to him is present. Ninety nine of his sons stand in line waiting for his throne. testtest Bharathvarsha needs a Chandragupta once again. And it needs a Chanakya too. Can the young Prince Asoka, who is the least favorite son of the Samrat, fill the boots of his grandfather? Can Radhagupta, a mere Councilor of the Court be what Chanakya was to all the Aryas? testtest Begin a new adventure with the first book of the Ashoka trilogy as you read to find the answer to one great question- testtest That who shall be the next Samrat of this holy land of the Aryas? testtest “A Saga of Power, Betrayal, Love and Hatred this one is indeed a pulse pounding thriller told in an exquisite manner. An outstanding effort from a debut author. testtest RAHUL S.MARWARctest“Co-Founder and Creative Head – WordBite”

Here is a sneak peek at all the characters you shall find in The Prince of Patliputra.

-:Alexander:-

Alexander the great, Shahanshah of Persia, Leader of the Greek Confederation and Blah blah. It is historical fact that he invaded India in the third century BC to attain his mission of world dominion. His invasion shall act as a major game changer in the book for the 50 years ago storyline.

-:Emperor Bindusar:-

Samrat Bindusar, as he is called in the book was the second ruler of the Maurya dynasty. He was the son of Chandragupta Maurya and father of Ashoka.( or Asoka as he is called in the book) He is dying due to an unknown disease as the book begins and his death shall plummet the realm into chaos.

-:Avarak – The One Eyed:-

The Samrat’s failing health is a tragedy for the kingdom and opportunity for its enemies. For long, the men of Avanti have been oppressed by the rulers at Patliputra. Under the banner of their leader, Avarak, the one-eyed, they have risen in rebellion against the dying Samrat to proclaim their independence at their capital: The city of Ujjain. Avarak is known as a ruthless killer. It is said that he sends shadows to kill his enemies which basically means that he has under his wing assassins of the deadliest kind.

-:Asoka:-

Someone must take arms to fight Avarak’s rebellion in light of the dying Samrat to save the realm from chaos and disorder. Asoka must play that part. He has spent all his life in the army, without the love of his father, like a common born soldier. He is nothing as a prince should be and hence is the best man for this job.

-:Kanakdatta:-

Asoka shall meet many persons on his way to Ujjain with his army and Kanakdatta or Kanaka will be one of them. Kanakdatta is perhaps the most dangerous man in the whole of Bharathvarsha. He has been everything from a smuggler to a soldier and is now the most powerful weapons trader of the land. Also, he is a Shabda-bhedi, which means that his arrow can hit its target even with his eyes closed.

-:Devi:-

She is the mystical lady of the woods. A master of poisons and their antidotes, indescribably beautiful! What is her role in Asoka’s life? Is she with him? or against him?

-:Hardeo – The Guild Master:-

Heading the merchant’s guild of Vidishanagri, this man has sidelined the governor of the city and acts as a King itself in all manners. How long will his secret stay a secret? Will he really help Asoka or will turn out to be a double-crossing merchant?

-:Radhagupta – The Minister:-

Though mere Councillor in Patliputra’s court, He is the one who is relentlessly striving to bring about Order and peace to the chaos riddled empire. He will be Asoka’s pillar of strength and will have a crucial role to play in the coming times.